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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa goalie Claire Graves makes a save during the Iowa/Nebraska women's soccer game at the UI Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes ended their game against the Cornhuskers in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer season closes in double overtime

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 30, 2017

When Ohio State drew the top seed in the Big Ten Tournament and saw it would play Iowa, a team it beat 2-0 earlier this season, the Buckeyes might’ve thought the first round was as good as a bye. But...

Iowa players celebrate with Parker Hesse during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defense sets the tone against Minnesota 

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 30, 2017

After dropping its third game of the season at Northwestern, the Hawkeye football team needed a pick-me-up. Though the offense was inconsistent, as it’s been all year, the defense stepped up as Iowa...

Iowa's Miles Taylor and Chauncey Golston carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ends three-game skid with win over Minnesota

October 28, 2017

The Hawkeye football team improved to 5-3 on the season with an Oct. 28 win over Minnesota, 17-10, in Kinnick. Iowa will keep the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the third-straight year. By Sean Bock [email protected] Things...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl and guard Connor McCaffery cover William Jewell guard Bryon Harp during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowa and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Last season’s defensive struggles loom in men’s hoops exhibition

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Exhibition games aren’t meant to be pretty. The Iowa men’s basketball team was able to come away with a victory on Oct. 27 against William Jewell in Carver-Hawkeye, but there is a lingering issue...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Freshmen help Iowa take down William Jewell, 105-81

Pete Ruden, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa’s matchup with William Jewell on Oct. 27 in Carver-Hawkeye was only an exhibition game, but it was close for a while. The Hawkeyes trailed by 1 at halftime, but they ended up picking up the...

A swimmer climbs out of the water during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Iowa men's swimming team beat the 21st ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers 168-132. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men top ranked Minnesota, women fall

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The Iowa swimming and diving team battled with No. 21 Minnesota in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center on Oct. 27 in a meet that had a lot for the Hawkeyes to be proud of. The men’s team beat...

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McCafferys raise money for cancer program

October 27, 2017

On Wednesday, Fran McCaffery, along with his wife, Margaret, hosted the Hawkeye Basketball Tipoff Party at UIHC, benefiting the Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Program. More than 250 members of the...

Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft, left, looks to hand the ball to running back Rodney Smith (1) during the first quarter against Illinois at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The host Golden Gophers won, 24-17. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Iowa meets Gopher running game

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

With a struggling offense, the Iowa defense has been forced to step up. This week will be no different. Coming into this weekend’s matchup, Minnesota boasts one of the most potent rushing attacks in...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf returns a ball during a men's tennis meet against Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Men’s tennis scrambles into Big Tens

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The Iowa men’s tennis team will conclude its fall individual competition at the Big Ten Singles and Doubles Tournament at Michigan State’s indoor and outdoor tennis facilities in East Lansing this...

Iowa head coach Marc Long talks to the reporters during media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska.

Swimming & diving takes on ranked Minnesota

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa swimming and diving will host its second home meet of the season when it takes on Minnesota at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center Natatorium. The Minnesota’s women’s...

The women runners start the 3k Hawkeye Earlybird Invitational at Ashton Cross Country on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Iowa's Tess Wiberding finished first with a time of 10:20.4 to help the team take first. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Iowa cross-country squads head to the Big Ten Championships

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The Big Ten cross-country meets are here, hosted by Indiana on Oct. 29 in Bloomington. The men will begin their 8,000-meter race at 10:45 a.m. (CDT), and the women will run their 6,000-meter race at...

Iowa golfer Morgan Kukla poses for a photo during media day at Finkbine on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. Iowa will host their annual Diane Thomason Invitational on Step. 12-13 at Finkbine. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Women’s golf sets off for final fall go-around

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The Iowa women’s golf team will travel to Atlanta for the Ladies Fall Collegiate this weekend. The field is made up of 12 teams, including three in Golfweek’s top-50 rankings: No. 16 Illinois,...